Yard Driver Opr DB01 (3rd Shift)-Broken Bow, OK

Tyson Foods; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a yard truck driver to operate 18-wheeler/shag trucks in the receiving department, moving and parking trailers and trucks throughout the shift. This role is located outside the plant and follows a 3rd shift schedule.

Applicants must have at least 6 months of yard truck experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with strong verbal and written communication for safe teamwork and adherence to Tyson's safety culture.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 6 months experience operating 18-wheeler/shag truck with trailer.
• Must be able to back trailers using mirrors.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have valid state driver's license.
• Have no DWI/DUI conviction within the past 12 months.
• Must have fewer than 4 points on Tyson Yard Driver Evaluation System.
• Must be willing to submit to Non-Dot disclosure and release form to obtain MVR.
• Must be able to lift, pull, and/or push up to 50 pounds.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Applicants must be able to work with others to adhere to Tyson's safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Completing initial safety check/inspection of the yard truck and documenting it on the inspection form.
• Communicate with supervisor and receiving team to back in/out trucks at the receiving dock.
• Monitor radio and respond to requests from supervisor or team.
• Assist receiving team with unloading trailers as needed.
• Communicate with supervisor about any issues during the shift.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Job description

Job Details

Pay: $18.15 This position is located outside the plant. It is part of the receiving department which consists of driving the yard truck to move and park trailers and trucks as needed during the entire shift.

Job Description

• Completing initial safety check/inspection of the yard truck and getting this documented accordingly on the inspection form.
• Constant communication with the supervisor and receiving team is necessary to understand trucks that need backed in and out of the receiving dock during the shift.
• Monitoring the radio constantly and responding immediately to anything that is needed or requested by supervisor or shipping & receiving team members.
• Assisting receiving team members unload trailers as needed.
• Timely communication with the supervisor about any issues during the shift.
• Performing any other duties as assigned/requested by Supervisor.

Requirements

• Must have 6 months experience operating 18-wheeler/ shag truck with trailer (Can be a combination of employers as long as the experience is at least 6 months.)
• Must be able to back trailers using mirrors
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have valid state issued driver's license.
• Have no DWI/DUI conviction within the past 12 Months.
• Must have fewer than (4) points according to the Tyson Yard Driver Evaluation System.
• Must be willing to submit to the Non-Dot disclosure and release form to obtain MVR.
• Must be able to lift, pull, and/or push up to 50 pounds.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Applicants must be able to work with others to adhere to Tyson's safety culture.

If an applicant meets the minimum requirements for consideration, they may be contacted for a visit to the facility.

Prior Employee Waiting Period: If you were previously employed at Tyson, there’s a 180-day waiting period before you can reapply. Applicants who have worked for Tyson Foods 3 or more times are not eligible for rehire.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Work Shift: 3RD SHIFT (United States of America)

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The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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Our Culture and Values

Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations. Join us on the journey. At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work. To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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